Has anyone used the small char griller/ side box on another brand of grill other than a char grill? I have a master forge dually and wanted to try adding this on as a side fire box but was unsure if I would be wasting my time.
thanks Dave! my main concern is that the firebox actually covers the vents that are already on the side of the grill. I suppose I'll just give it a shot I can always return it! I work in a commercial high rise building and brought home some firestop material to use to fill the gaps. It's not "food grade" but I wasn't overly concerned being it would be outside the food chamber. Am I correct in thinking this way or do you think it matters?
Thanks! and do I have to have the first one on the angle from the top of the opening into the firebox? Would not having that plate defeat the purpose of the whole "system"? and does it matter how close to the cooking grates these are?I'm thinking you might need to make some tuning plates... and save yourself some money as they don't need to be stainless.... 1/8" metal will be fine... tuning plates are maybe 4" wide strips of steel that go from front to back of the CC... they need to be at the top of the hole that goes from FB to CC... start at the FB side and put a small space between the first ones.. maybe a 1/4" and then as you work towards the cold end of the CC make the spaces wider... sometimes you may have to have a couple of smaller plates (maybe 2 1/2" wide) so you get more gaps towards the cooler end.... It will be a trial and error type deal to get it figured out.... If you don't understand what I'm trying to say just use the handy dandy search bar at the top of the page.. search for tuning plates... maybe even in your particular grill....
You also might want to look into making your exhaust vent longer INSIDE the CC... make it come down to grate level... that will help even the heat out as well... there again the handy dandy search feature will be your best friend...